U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. John DeLion, incoming 8th FW commander, salute during the playing of the Republic of Korea and U.S. national anthems during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, June 11, 2026. Change of command ceremonies symbolize the formal transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)
| Date Taken: | 06.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 02:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9744804 |
| VIRIN: | 260611-F-ER993-1031 |
| Resolution: | 7755x5170 |
| Size: | 5.37 MB |
| Location: | KUNSAN AIR BASE, KR |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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